MSD is a global biopharmaceutical company advancing medicines and vaccines for major health challenges, including cancer, infectious diseases, cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, and prevention-focused care. Known as Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, MSD combines scientific research with development and commercial expertise to bring healthcare solutions to people and animals.
Its work spans Human Health, Animal Health, and Research & Development, creating opportunities for professionals across scientific, clinical, commercial, operational, and corporate teams. With activities in regions around the world, MSD’s careers reflect its focus on research, collaboration, inclusion, and responsible progress in global health.
Senior Principal Scientist, Gastrointestinal Oncology Clinical Research at MSD
Lead clinical development and trials for oncology medicines at MSD. Shape research strategy, analyze findings, support regulatory submissions, and work across scientific and business teams.
United States
New Jersey
PennsylvaniaDescription
- Direct clinical research for new and marketed oncology medicines.
- Oversee clinical development from study design and site selection through monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, and publication.
- Assess preclinical and translational research to inform early development plans and Investigational New Drug applications.
- Set clinical development strategies for investigational and marketed oncology drugs.
- Design clinical trials and define their operational plans and settings.
- Oversee new and ongoing clinical trials.
- Interpret and summarize clinical findings to inform safety and efficacy decisions, drug applications, study reports, and publications.
- Contribute to internal and external research project teams.
- Guide Clinical Scientists in carrying out clinical studies.
- Work with colleagues in commercialization, regulatory affairs, statistics, and manufacturing.
- Support Senior and Executive Directors in sharing study updates and scientific perspectives.
- Keep current with scientific advances and research methods.
- Identify leading investigators and build relationships with prominent clinical researchers.
- Attend scientific conferences and meetings.
- Prepare development documents, presentations, budgets, and position papers.
- Enable collaborations with external researchers internationally.
- Travel for company business about 20–25% of the time.
Requirements
- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
- Experience in industry or as senior faculty in academia.
- At least three years of clinical medicine experience.
- At least three years of industry experience in drug development, or biomedical research experience in academia.
- Demonstrated scientific scholarship and achievement.
- Established track record in clinical medicine.
- Background in biomedical research.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Board certification or eligibility in Oncology preferred.
- Prior clinical research experience and publications preferred.
- Skills in cancer research, clinical development, clinical trials, cross-functional teamwork, drug development, and oncology trials.
- Visa sponsorship is available.
Benefits
- Annual bonus.
- Long-term incentive, where applicable.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Other insurance benefits for employees and their families.
- Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
- Paid holidays.
- Vacation time.
- Compassionate leave.
- Sick leave.
- Visa sponsorship.
- Domestic relocation.